activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 15
- Archiving and Disseminating Ericksonian Materials Ericksonian Psychotherapy Publishing & ArchivesMaintains an archive of newsletters and excerpts from the Milton H. Erickson Foundation Archives, and produces a documentary about Milton H. Erickson's life and work, along with a YouTube video series on therapy tips.
- Distributes donated books to the publicProvides donated books, including rare or out-of-print titles, in limited quantities after inspecting each for mold and missing pages to ensure quality.
- Distributes educational media and publications on psychotherapy Ericksonian Psychotherapy Publishing & ArchivesSells and distributes books, eBooks, and Spanish-language publications on psychotherapy topics such as hypnotherapy, brief therapy, and family therapy; produces and distributes a documentary on Milton Erickson, publishes "An Epic Life" and "The Collector’s Edition" of Erickson’s works, and offers access to archival video excerpts and stories by Jeffrey Zeig.
- Distributing Donated BooksDistributes donated books, including rare or out-of-print titles, after inspecting them for quality, and provides complimentary books to visitors of the Historic Residence.
- Hosts major psychotherapy conferences Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOrganizes and architects large-scale conferences including the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, Brief Therapy Conference, Couples Conference, and International Congresses on Ericksonian Approaches to Psychotherapy, with the Erickson Congress held every four years from 1980 to 2019 and other conferences held annually since 1985.
- Maintains and shares archival resources Ericksonian Psychotherapy Publishing & ArchivesPreserves and provides access to the Milton H. Erickson Foundation Archives, including newsletters, rare video excerpts of Erickson’s clinical work, and over 15 hours of Salvador Minuchin’s family therapy sessions, supporting research and education in psychotherapy.
- Making Salvador Minuchin's Work Available On DemandProvides over 15 hours of Dr. Salvador Minuchin's work on Video On Demand, including 26 videos and sessions on family therapy topics such as the style of family therapists, family therapy, disempowering families, supervision, working with welfare families, and foster care.
- Operates the Erickson Historic Residence as a museum and educational site Historic Site Museum OperationOwns and operates the historic Phoenix home of Milton H. Erickson as a preserved residence and museum, offering in-person tours led by Erickson’s son Robert, displaying 136 personal and professional artifacts, and providing complimentary books to visitors.
- Operating the Erickson Historic Residence and Museum Historic Site Museum OperationPreserves and operates Milton H. Erickson's historic Phoenix home as a residence and museum, displaying artifacts from his life and offering in-person tours led by his son, Robert Erickson.
- Organizing and Hosting Conferences Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOrganizes and hosts major conferences focused on psychotherapy, including the Erickson Congress (quadrennially from 1980-2019), the annual Brief Therapy Conference, Couples Conference, and Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference since 1985.
- Organizing and Hosting Conferences Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOrganizes and hosts major conferences focused on psychotherapy, including the Erickson Congress (held quadrennially from 1980-2019), the Brief Therapy Conference, Couples Conference, and the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference (held annually since 1985).
- Preserving and Operating the Erickson Historic Residence Historic Site Museum OperationAcquired and operates the Erickson Historic Residence in Phoenix, maintaining a museum collection of artifacts from Milton and Elizabeth Erickson's life, offering in-person tours, and providing complimentary books to visitors.
- Producing Online Educational Content Ericksonian Psychotherapy Publishing & ArchivesProduces a YouTube video series called "5 Minute Therapy Tips" exploring client problems, professional issues, clinical concerns, and methodology, and publishes stories recounting personal experiences with Milton Erickson.
- Providing Educational Programs on Relationships Marriage Counseling and Enrichment ProgramsOffers educational programs featuring relationship experts who teach principles for improving couple partnerships.
- Publishing and Distributing Educational Resources Ericksonian Psychotherapy Publishing & ArchivesPublishes and distributes books, eBooks, and a newsletter on Ericksonian psychotherapy and related topics, including the Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson and works by other prominent authors in the field. Also distributes donated books after inspection.
research · 3
- Conducts scholarly research and publication projects Ericksonian Psychotherapy Publishing & ArchivesCo-edits the Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson and compiles an International Glossary to standardize translations of Ericksonian literature, supporting global scholarly engagement with Ericksonian approaches.
- Maintaining Archives and Compiling Research Ericksonian Psychotherapy Publishing & ArchivesMaintains an archive of its newsletters and excerpts from the Milton H. Erickson Foundation Archives, co-edits the Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson, and compiles an International Glossary to standardize translations of Ericksonian literature.
- Research and Standardization of Ericksonian Literature Ericksonian Psychotherapy Publishing & ArchivesCo-edits the Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson and compiles an International Glossary to standardize translations of Ericksonian literature.
capacity building · 6
- Produces and distributes online educational content Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesProvides ongoing online training programs, instructional videos featuring clinicians like Michael Yapko and Bert Hellinger, Video On Demand access to Salvador Minuchin’s family therapy sessions, and a YouTube series called "5 Minute Therapy Tips" covering clinical and methodological topics.
- Producing and Distributing Training Media Ericksonian Psychotherapy Publishing & ArchivesCreates and distributes educational videos and media showcasing founders of brief therapy, family constellations therapy, and other renowned clinicians demonstrating seminal psychotherapy techniques, including a documentary about Milton H. Erickson's life and work.
- Provides professional training programs in psychotherapy and hypnosis Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOffers the Intensive Training Program for mental health professionals and graduate students, featuring 32 live sessions across four modules, 8 online classes, 20 CE credits, and instruction by international faculty including Lilian Borges, covering core methods of hypnosis, Ericksonian approaches, and clinical applications.
- Providing Professional Training Programs Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOffers ongoing online and intensive in-person training programs for mental health professionals, such as the Intensives Training Program, The Art of Psychotherapy, and The Grandmasters’ Approaches to Psychotherapy, covering core methods of hypnosis, Ericksonian approaches, and clinical applications.
- Providing Professional Training Programs Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOffers ongoing online and intensive in-person training programs for mental health professionals, covering core methods of hypnosis, Ericksonian approaches, clinical applications, and strategies for therapeutic challenges, including 32 live sessions and online classes with CE credits.
- Publishing and Distributing Educational Resources Ericksonian Psychotherapy Publishing & ArchivesPublishes and distributes books, eBooks, and other resources on Ericksonian psychotherapy and related topics, including the Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson, and makes available instructional videos featuring renowned clinicians and founders of brief therapy.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Disseminating Ericksonian Therapeutic Methods through Education and Training professional_training_in_therapeutic_methodsThe organization organizes educational conferences, structured training programs, and uses various media to teach Ericksonian psychotherapy techniques, including hypnotherapy, to mental health professionals. This approach aims to distill complex therapeutic ideas into practical clinical interventions and lived examples, building confidence and skill in integrating hypnosis into practice for therapeutic communication and addressing various clinical issues.
- Education and Legacy Preservation education_and_legacy_preservationOrganizes educational conferences and shares archival recordings to honor Milton H. Erickson's legacy and disseminate his therapeutic methods, providing practical clinical interventions.
- Ericksonian Therapy Promotion Ericksonian therapyPromotes Ericksonian therapy as a goal-oriented, problem-solving methodology inspired by the teachings and casework of Milton H. Erickson, MD, to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Founder-Led Training founder-led trainingEmploys live demonstration and direct instruction by therapy founders to teach brief therapy methods, ensuring authenticity and depth in learning.
- Founder-Led Training in Brief Therapy Methods founder-led_trainingThe organization employs live demonstration and direct instruction by therapy founders to teach brief therapy methods, leveraging the expertise of the originators of these techniques.
- Media-Based Education media-based educationUtilizes documentary media to educate about the foundations and development of modern hypnotherapy, making complex ideas accessible to a broader audience.
- Preserving and Advancing Ericksonian Therapeutic Methods legacy_preservation_and_disseminationThe organization actively preserves the legacy and teachings of Milton H. Erickson through historical preservation, archival learning, and the promotion of his contributions to health sciences. This ensures that his therapeutic methods and insights remain accessible and influential for future generations of practitioners.
- Preserving and Advancing Milton H. Erickson's Legacy historical_preservationThe organization actively preserves the historic Hayward home of Milton H. Erickson and his historical documents to honor his legacy. It also promotes and advances his contributions to health sciences, perpetuating his teachings through education, research, and the preservation of historical materials.
- Professional Training in Therapeutic Methods professional_training_in_therapeutic_methodsProvides structured training programs and experiential education to teach Ericksonian psychotherapy techniques to mental health professionals, enhancing their clinical skills.
- Promoting Ericksonian Therapy as a Goal-Oriented Methodology Ericksonian_therapyThe organization promotes Ericksonian therapy as a problem-solving, goal-oriented methodology directly inspired by the teachings and casework of Milton H. Erickson, MD.
- Promoting Ericksonian Therapy as a Goal-Oriented Problem-Solving Methodology ericksonian_therapy_promotionThe organization promotes Ericksonian therapy as a practical, goal-oriented, and problem-solving approach to mental health, directly inspired by the teachings and casework of Milton H. Erickson. This emphasizes the application of his principles for tailored interventions in clinical practice.
- Structured Experiential Training in Ericksonian Psychotherapy experiential_professional_trainingThe organization provides structured, experiential training programs in Ericksonian psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. These programs are designed to build confidence and skill in integrating hypnosis into clinical practice, utilizing practical models, real-world examples, and direct instruction to teach therapeutic communication and address various clinical issues.
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what they call their work
Intensive Training Program
A comprehensive four-module training designed to enhance skills in hypnosis and therapeutic communication for mental health professionals.
relationships · 34
who they work with
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Partner — Jeffrey Zeig is an Approved Supervisor.
- American Holistic Nurses’ Certification Corporation Partner — Helen Erickson is on the Board of Directors and served as Chair from 2002-2014.
- American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis Partner — Camillo Loriedo has been a member of the Editorial Board since 2005.
- American Psychological Association Partner — Jeffrey Zeig is a Fellow (Division 29, Psychotherapy).
- American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Partner — Jeffrey Zeig is a Fellow.
- Bert Hellinger Partner — Offers video content featuring Bert Hellinger teaching family constellations therapy.
- Bette Freedson Partner — Faculty member and moderator for conferences, and facilitator for the Intensive Training program.
- Consuelo Casula Partner — Faculty member for the Intensive Training program.
- Dan Short Partner — Faculty member for the Intensive Training program.
- Dana Lebo Partner — Faculty member for the Intensive Training program.
- Ernest Rossi, Ph.D. Partner — Part of the team that put together "The Collector’s Edition of Volumes 1-8 of The Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson, MD."
- International Society of Hypnosis (ISH) Partner — Bernhard Trenkle is a member of the Board of Directors.
- Italian Society of Psychotherapy Partner — Camillo Loriedo has been elected President.
- Jeffrey K. Zeig Partner — Founder and key figure in conceptualizing the foundation's conferences and training programs.
- Jeffrey Zeig Partner — Guides a virtual tour of the Erickson Historic Residence and donated items to the museum.
- Kathryn Rossi, Ph.D. Partner — Part of the team that put together "The Collector’s Edition of Volumes 1-8 of The Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson, MD."
- Kristina Erickson Partner — Contributed to the development of the Erickson Historic Residence.
- Lilian Borges Partner — Faculty member for the Intensive Hypnosis Training, training mental health professionals in Ericksonian Hypnosis.
- Michael Yapko Partner — Faculty member for the Intensive Training program.
- Michael Yapko Partner — Features Michael Yapko presenting and discussing his clinical methods in therapy training videos.
- Milton Erickson Institute Rottweil Germany Partner — Bernhard Trenkle is the Director.
- Milton Erickson Society of Clinical Hypnosis Germany Partner — Bernhard Trenkle was President from 1996-2003.
- National Academy of Practice in Psychology of the National Academies of Practice Partner — Jeffrey Zeig is a Distinguished Practitioner.
- Rick Miller Partner — Faculty member for the Intensive Training program and co-host of the podcast Modern Couples.
- Robert Erickson Partner — Contributed to the development of the Erickson Historic Residence and provides in-person tours.
- Robert Staffin Partner — Faculty member for the Intensive Training program.
- Roxanna Erickson Partner — Faculty member for the Intensive Training program and co-editor of the Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson.
- Roxanna Erickson Klein Partner — Contributed to the development of the Erickson Historic Residence.
- Roxanna Erickson-Klein, Ph.D. Partner — Part of the team that put together "The Collector’s Edition of Volumes 1-8 of The Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson, MD."
- Seventh Step Foundation Partner — Collaborated with Dr. Erickson in his work with mentally ill lawbreakers at the state prison; the Foundation worked with ex-convicts seeking to reintegrate into society.
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